Ages 6 to 17 · 3 miles from Weehawken, NJ
STEM classes for kids near Weehawken
Weehawken families get the full range within a ten-minute drive: simulator flying, drone building, electronics, CAD and 3D printing, taught as one connected curriculum rather than unrelated workshops.
Weehawken is small, and most families end up driving into Manhattan for anything technical. We are the other direction, and closer.
- Where
- 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307
- From Weehawken
- Under 10 minutes by car down the Palisades from Weehawken.
- Price
- $25 trial class (credited toward tuition if you enroll), then from $265/month for one 90-minute class a week
Coming from Weehawken
Because we are close, several Weehawken families run two children in back-to-back slots on the same afternoon.
Classes run 90 minutes: a short briefing, hands-on time at the bench or the simulator, then a debrief where every student explains what they did and what broke. Groups stay small enough for a coach to sit next to your child.
What Weehawken students can take
Ages 6 to 8
Discovery Lab
A rotation between the flight simulator, indoor drone flying and first builds with real tools.
Course detailsAges 14+
Flight track (FLT)
How an aircraft flies, instruments, weather and navigation, practised on a real Cessna simulator setup.
Course detailsAges 11+
Drone track (UAS)
Build, wire, tune and fly drones, then prepare for the FAA Remote Pilot exam in the advanced course.
Course detailsAges 10+
Engineering track (ENG)
Electronics, CAD, 3D printing and combat robots, taught as one progression across terms.
Course detailsWhere a Weehawken student starts
Ages 6 to 8 from Weehawken start in the Discovery Lab, where the simulator, indoor drones and first builds rotate week by week. From 8, students choose a track and stay on it for the term. From 13 the advanced courses add certification pathways, and from 14 the flight track prepares students for real flight training with partner schools.
Coaches work in aviation and engineering, the equipment stays in the workshop, and every student leaves the term with something real: a build, a tracked skill record and a clear next step. If you are unsure which course fits, book the trial class and we will place your child in the right group on the day.
Questions Weehawken parents ask
Can two siblings attend at the same time?
Yes, if both are in courses running in the same slot. Tell us their ages and we will check.
What happens in a 90-minute class?
A short briefing, hands-on build or simulator time, then a debrief where each student explains what they did.
Do you provide the equipment?
Yes, everything is provided in class.
Where exactly are the classes held?
At our workshop, 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307 — about 3 miles from Weehawken. Under 10 minutes by car down the Palisades from Weehawken.
Do you certify students?
No. We are a training academy: we prepare students, and the FAA examines and certifies. Simulator time is not logged flight time.
Try one class first
90 minutes, $25, at 118 Ferry Street in Jersey City — about 3 miles from Weehawken. If it is not a fit, you have spent one afternoon.